Duovir E Kit
Cipla Ltd
Uses of Duovir E Kit:
HIV infection, Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, HIV infection, HIV infection
Composition of Duovir E Kit:
Lamivudine 150mg + Zidovudine 300mg + Efavirenz 600mg
MRP:
₹
142.41
Inclusive of all Taxes
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Description
HIV infection
Uses
Lamivudine is generally used in treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and HIV infection
Zidovudine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of HIV infection.
Efavirenz is generally used in treatment of the treatment of HIV infection.
Zidovudine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of HIV infection.
Efavirenz is generally used in treatment of the treatment of HIV infection.
Side effects
- Abnormal dreams
- Allergic reaction
- Anxiety
- Cough
- Decrease in granulocyte count
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headache
- Increased liver enzymes
- Increased triglyceride level in blood
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Itching
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Rash
- Runny nose
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Weakness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Lamivudine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Lamivudine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Zidovudine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Zidovudine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Efavirenz, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Efavirenz is to be taken empty stomach.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Zidovudine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Zidovudine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Efavirenz, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Efavirenz is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Lamivudine is an antiviral drug. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Zidovudine is an antiviral drug. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Efavirenz prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Zidovudine is an antiviral drug. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Efavirenz prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can Lamivudine cure hepatitis B?
Lamivudine is used to treat hepatitis B but some patients may be resistant to this dru
Q. Can Lamivudine be crushed?
Lamivudine cannot be crushed but it can be broken into two parts to give it to children. Please go by the recommendation of the doctor
Q. Can Lamivudine cause anemia?
Lamivudine may cause anemia as a side effect in some patients. Kindly consult your doctor in case any side effects are observed.
Q. Is Zidovudine an antibiotic?
No, Zidovudine is not an antibiotic; it belongs to a class of drugs called antiretrovirals
Q. Is Zidovudine a prodrug?
Yes, Zidovudine is a prodrug and must be activated (by phosphorylation in lymphocytes) in the body to exert its antiviral action
Q. Is Zidovudine a protease inhibitor?
No, Zidovudine is not a protease inhibitor; it is a nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Q. How does Zidovudine work?
Zidovudine belongs to a group of medications called nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), also known as antiretrovirals. Zidovudine does not cure HIV infection; it reduces the amount of viruses in the body by inhibiting the chemical (viral reverse transcriptase) which is essential for the virus to grow. Further, Zidovudine also increases some white blood cells (CD4 cells) of the body that are important in fighting infections.
Q. What is Zidovudine used for?
Zidovudine is used in combination with other antiretroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Q. How is Zidovudine administered?
Zidovudine can be administered as tablets, syrups and suspension in combination with other antiretroviral medications
Q. Does Zidovudine cause muscle pain?
Yes, muscle pain is a known adverse effect of use Zidovudine
Q. Does Zidovudine cause lipodystrophy?
There are no known effects of Zidovudine on lipid distribution and it is not known to cause lipodystrophy
Q. How does Zidovudine cause anemia?
Zidovudine is known to cause bone marrow depression and thereby cause anemia (reduction in red blood cell count)
Q. How much does Zidovudine cost?
The price of Zidovudine may vary depending upon the brand prescribed to you.Please read the instruction on the package for the correct price of the product.
Lamivudine is used to treat hepatitis B but some patients may be resistant to this dru
Q. Can Lamivudine be crushed?
Lamivudine cannot be crushed but it can be broken into two parts to give it to children. Please go by the recommendation of the doctor
Q. Can Lamivudine cause anemia?
Lamivudine may cause anemia as a side effect in some patients. Kindly consult your doctor in case any side effects are observed.
Q. Is Zidovudine an antibiotic?
No, Zidovudine is not an antibiotic; it belongs to a class of drugs called antiretrovirals
Q. Is Zidovudine a prodrug?
Yes, Zidovudine is a prodrug and must be activated (by phosphorylation in lymphocytes) in the body to exert its antiviral action
Q. Is Zidovudine a protease inhibitor?
No, Zidovudine is not a protease inhibitor; it is a nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Q. How does Zidovudine work?
Zidovudine belongs to a group of medications called nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), also known as antiretrovirals. Zidovudine does not cure HIV infection; it reduces the amount of viruses in the body by inhibiting the chemical (viral reverse transcriptase) which is essential for the virus to grow. Further, Zidovudine also increases some white blood cells (CD4 cells) of the body that are important in fighting infections.
Q. What is Zidovudine used for?
Zidovudine is used in combination with other antiretroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Q. How is Zidovudine administered?
Zidovudine can be administered as tablets, syrups and suspension in combination with other antiretroviral medications
Q. Does Zidovudine cause muscle pain?
Yes, muscle pain is a known adverse effect of use Zidovudine
Q. Does Zidovudine cause lipodystrophy?
There are no known effects of Zidovudine on lipid distribution and it is not known to cause lipodystrophy
Q. How does Zidovudine cause anemia?
Zidovudine is known to cause bone marrow depression and thereby cause anemia (reduction in red blood cell count)
Q. How much does Zidovudine cost?
The price of Zidovudine may vary depending upon the brand prescribed to you.Please read the instruction on the package for the correct price of the product.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Lamivudine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.It may also be used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of HIV infections.Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.Lamivudine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
- You have been prescribed Zidovudine for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.It may also be used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of HIV infections.Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.Zidovudine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of mental illness or convulsions (fits or seizures).Ensure that Efavirenz is always taken in combination with other anti-HIV medicines and never alone.Seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs of dizziness, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating or abnormal dreaming or any signs of skin rash or inflammation or infection.Take the required precautions to prevent transmission as Efavirenz does not prevent the spread of HIV virus to others through blood or sexual contact.Do not drive if you have taken Efavirenz as it may cause dizziness.Do take if allergic to Efavirenz or any of its ingredients.Do not take if sufering with severe liver disease.Avoid if patient is Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Product Details
SKU: PC-901401
Product Description: Duovir E Kit is manufactured by Cipla Ltd
Packing: strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Duovir E Kit is manufactured by Cipla Ltd
Packing: strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
